Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

This list is not exhaustive but includes:

Accurately process orders, goods received notes and invoices in the finance system Ensure correct authorisations are attached to all documents in the finance system Assist with supplier change requests such as updating bank details Liaise with suppliers and staff to answer queries on orders, deliveries and invoices Process FX requests Assist with payment runs by checking invoices are entered, coded and authorised correctly Escalate urgent queries and payment requests to the Team Leader Assist with checking and reconciling supplier statements. Assist in placing orders with suppliers Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations including current commitment reports, aged debtors and creditor reports. Interact with other finance staff Undertake general ad hoc duties such as filing, photocopying and scanning Assist in transferring data safely when database systems are introduced and/or changed Arrange credit card payments in line with Financial Regulations, ensuring required receipts and signatories are obtained for all purchases Report technical faults relating to the school database system/s and equipment to the IT Technicians in accordance with school reporting procedures Maintain both manual and computerised record and filing systems in line with audit requirements such as the authorised signatories list, invoices  Assist with dealing with email and paper correspondence promptly and as required including distribution of invoices received, payment queries, communications received from suppliers, contractors and school staff

Training:

20% off-the-job training.

Tutor Support via an online platform.

Regular online sessions and one-to-one reviews. 

Training Outcome:

Possible permanent position on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
We are a growing multi-academy trust supporting primary and secondary schools across Essex and East London. We started as a team of educationalists who succeeded in turning around the fortunes of Burnt Mill Academy in Harlow between 2010 - 2012. Since that time, we have built up a regional schools trust that is committed to the following:

Working Hours :
Monday - 08:30-16:00 Tuesday to Thursday - 08:00-16:00 Friday - 08:00 - 15:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative